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Where Were the Planets on October 4, 1960?
Quick Answer
On October 4, 1960, the Sun was in Libra (11°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 4, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°59' Pisces at midnight UTC to 12°38' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°15'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 5°50'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 3°45'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 8°55'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°26'55" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°45'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°06'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 24°20'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°51'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°03'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°01'52" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 4, 1960
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Full Moon in Aries | 11°40' Aries |
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